Crime in Wyken: statistics, rates and trends
1,320 crimes were recorded in Wyken in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (469), shoplifting (247) and vehicle crime (135) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,039th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wyken | Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,320 | 35,945 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.6 | 97.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 17,685 | 369,026 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Wyken of any year here (1,320 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,320 | 74.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,583 | 89.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,686 | 95.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,955 | 110.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,139 | 120.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,150 | 121.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,685 | 95.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,746 | 98.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,679 | 94.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 109 |
| July 2026 | 127 |
| June 2026 | 113 |
| May 2026 | 110 |
| April 2026 | 114 |
| March 2026 | 114 |
| February 2026 | 125 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| December 2025 | 88 |
| November 2025 | 132 |
| October 2025 | 101 |
| September 2025 | 99 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wyken recorded notably more shoplifting (65% above the national rate), burglary (59% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (54% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (83% below) and drugs (45% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 124 to 46 and other theft fell from 104 to 67.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 469 | 26.5 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 247 | 14.0 | 8.5 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 135 | 7.6 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Burglary | 100 | 5.7 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Other theft | 67 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Public order | 66 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 2.6 | 15.4 | -63% |
| Drugs | 32 | 1.8 | 3.3 | -3% |
| Other crime | 31 | 1.8 | 2.1 | +7% |
| Robbery | 22 | 1.2 | 1.4 | -35% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wyken; the highest is St Michael's, Coventry (223.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Cheylesmore (71.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wyken |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Stoke | 2,012 | 78.3 | +5% |
| Upper Stoke | 1,658 | 81.2 | +9% |
| Henley | 2,946 | 130.4 | +75% |
| Binley and Willenhall | 2,150 | 114.3 | +53% |
| St Michael's | 8,573 | 223.8 | +200% |
| Foleshill | 3,232 | 127.7 | +71% |
| Longford | 1,859 | 90.5 | +21% |
| Cheylesmore | 1,172 | 71.4 | -4% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Wyken over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (137).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 137 |
| On or near Supermarket | 132 |
| On or near Sturminster Close | 67 |
| On or near Ennerdale Lane | 52 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 46 |
| On or near Blackberry Lane | 32 |
| On or near Crathie Close | 29 |
| On or near Triumph Close | 29 |
| On or near A4600 | 26 |
| On or near Keswick Walk | 25 |
Of the 1,274 crimes in Wyken with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 46 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 523 | 41.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 423 | 33.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 126 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 78 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Wyken has an estimated population of 17,685 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wyken average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Wyken | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Wyken a safe place to live?
Wyken recorded 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,039th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Wyken?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 469 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (247).
Is crime in Wyken going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wyken was down 17% on the year before: 1,320 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,583 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wyken?
About 17,685 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wyken?
Wyken is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.